Nashville's weeklong John Prine celebration expands with more music — and meatloaf

Matthew Leimkuehler, Nashville Tennessean
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You Got Gold — a weeklong celebration of late folk hero John Prine — plans to deliver more than good music next month in Nashville.

Set for Oct. 7-12 throughout Music City, the celebration features daytime listening parties, Prine-themed happy hours, a lunchtime pickin' session, a pop-up shop, and more, according to the singer's website.

Some highlights:

  • Oct. 7: A vinyl release party for Prine tribute album "Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows, Vol 2" at East Nashville shop Grimey's.

  • Oct. 10: A trolly tour of Prine's favorite Nashville haunts.

  • Oct. 11: A "pickin' party" at Brown's Diner where fans can bring a guitar and play a few beloved Prine tunes.

  • Oct. 11: A showing of "Big Old Goofy World," the documentary chronicling Prine's Oh Boy Records, at Belcourt Theatre.

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Additionally, those in Nashville for the celebration can visit meat-and-three staple Arnold's Country Kitchen any time throughout the week to order one of Prine's favorite dishes: meatloaf. Other deals include discounted tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame, a 10% off deal at Parnassus Books, and "Prine Dining" at the singer's go-to fast-food joint, White Castle.

Six sold-out concerts — each with a surprise lineup — anchor You Got Gold. The event plans to bring together an estimated 7,000 Prine listeners and 70 artists to Nashville for shows at the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Basement East, and City Winery. Organizers plan to keep lineups a surprise for show-goers.

Those unable to attend the concerts can purchase Livestream tickets via mandolin.com. Fans can tune in for free to the Ryman show on Oct. 10, a night celebrating Prine's birthday.

Proceeds from You Got Gold benefit the Hello In There Foundation, a nonprofit launched by the Prine family to support marginalized communities.

Prine, considered by many to be one of the finest songwriters in American history, died in April 2020 from COVID-19 complications at age 73.

See a full list of You Got Gold happenings at johnprine.com/news/events.

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